Queen Mary Centre for Public Engagement
@engageqm.bsky.social
We support Queen Mary staff and students to integrate public engagement into their work. Visit our website for more information: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/publicengagement/
The Season of Bangla Drama is back! This year's theme: Kindness.
Featuring bold, heartwarming, and poignant performances and events, SBD runs from 1 - 30 Nov across Tower Hamlets.
See the full programme & get your tickets: buff.ly/yNrmjYR
#BanglaDrama25 #Kindness
Featuring bold, heartwarming, and poignant performances and events, SBD runs from 1 - 30 Nov across Tower Hamlets.
See the full programme & get your tickets: buff.ly/yNrmjYR
#BanglaDrama25 #Kindness
October 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The Season of Bangla Drama is back! This year's theme: Kindness.
Featuring bold, heartwarming, and poignant performances and events, SBD runs from 1 - 30 Nov across Tower Hamlets.
See the full programme & get your tickets: buff.ly/yNrmjYR
#BanglaDrama25 #Kindness
Featuring bold, heartwarming, and poignant performances and events, SBD runs from 1 - 30 Nov across Tower Hamlets.
See the full programme & get your tickets: buff.ly/yNrmjYR
#BanglaDrama25 #Kindness
Yesterday was our last day at #NewScientistLive! We ended on a high - by speaking to the scientists of the future! 🔬 100s of young people came with their schools and clubs, joining us to learn about marvellous microbes and give their thoughts on the school dinner dilemma.
October 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Yesterday was our last day at #NewScientistLive! We ended on a high - by speaking to the scientists of the future! 🔬 100s of young people came with their schools and clubs, joining us to learn about marvellous microbes and give their thoughts on the school dinner dilemma.
Day 2 @ #NewScientistLive! and we're having an amazing time 🦠🥙 The brilliant @centreofthecell.bsky.social are playing Microbe Trumps and @qmul-ceg.bsky.social are tackling improving Free School Meals.
October 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Day 2 @ #NewScientistLive! and we're having an amazing time 🦠🥙 The brilliant @centreofthecell.bsky.social are playing Microbe Trumps and @qmul-ceg.bsky.social are tackling improving Free School Meals.
🤩 Having a brilliant day 1 at #NewScientistLive! 🤩 If you're at NSL! too, come and see us to learn about the amazing Biocapture project as well as brain health from @denpru-qm.bsky.social.
If you're not at the event today, find out more about Biocapture: buff.ly/Gdtyz2l and DeNPRU buff.ly/VQ72XWV
If you're not at the event today, find out more about Biocapture: buff.ly/Gdtyz2l and DeNPRU buff.ly/VQ72XWV
October 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🤩 Having a brilliant day 1 at #NewScientistLive! 🤩 If you're at NSL! too, come and see us to learn about the amazing Biocapture project as well as brain health from @denpru-qm.bsky.social.
If you're not at the event today, find out more about Biocapture: buff.ly/Gdtyz2l and DeNPRU buff.ly/VQ72XWV
If you're not at the event today, find out more about Biocapture: buff.ly/Gdtyz2l and DeNPRU buff.ly/VQ72XWV
🩻The final @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is Everyone is a Researcher on Sat 15 Nov, 12:30 - 2:30 🩻
Join to reimagine health research through creativity and discussion: buff.ly/MiiJ4Jo
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
Join to reimagine health research through creativity and discussion: buff.ly/MiiJ4Jo
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
October 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🩻The final @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is Everyone is a Researcher on Sat 15 Nov, 12:30 - 2:30 🩻
Join to reimagine health research through creativity and discussion: buff.ly/MiiJ4Jo
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
Join to reimagine health research through creativity and discussion: buff.ly/MiiJ4Jo
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
🧭The fourth @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is a Legends of London walking tour on Sat 15 Nov, at 10am and 2pm 🧭
Join to discover the fictions that have shaped London: buff.ly/5oSiq5B
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
Join to discover the fictions that have shaped London: buff.ly/5oSiq5B
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
October 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🧭The fourth @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is a Legends of London walking tour on Sat 15 Nov, at 10am and 2pm 🧭
Join to discover the fictions that have shaped London: buff.ly/5oSiq5B
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
Join to discover the fictions that have shaped London: buff.ly/5oSiq5B
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
🎟️The third @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is Palestine on Stage: Voices from Gaza on Weds 12 Nov, 6:30 - 9pm 🎟️
Join for an evening of short plays from Gaza: buff.ly/9uY3dnn
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
Join for an evening of short plays from Gaza: buff.ly/9uY3dnn
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
October 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
🎟️The third @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is Palestine on Stage: Voices from Gaza on Weds 12 Nov, 6:30 - 9pm 🎟️
Join for an evening of short plays from Gaza: buff.ly/9uY3dnn
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
Join for an evening of short plays from Gaza: buff.ly/9uY3dnn
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
🎙️The second @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is the Cockney Yiddish Podcast Live! on Tuesday 11 Nov, 6:15 - 8pm 🎙️
Join to celebrate the linguistic mix in story and song: buff.ly/WlJRWvQ
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
Join to celebrate the linguistic mix in story and song: buff.ly/WlJRWvQ
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
October 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🎙️The second @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is the Cockney Yiddish Podcast Live! on Tuesday 11 Nov, 6:15 - 8pm 🎙️
Join to celebrate the linguistic mix in story and song: buff.ly/WlJRWvQ
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
Join to celebrate the linguistic mix in story and song: buff.ly/WlJRWvQ
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
🌼The first @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is a Gardeners' Glees and Floral Making workshop on Saturday 8 Nov, 10:30am - 1:00pm 🌼
Join for singing and floral arranging: buff.ly/FUGbHaw
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
Join for singing and floral arranging: buff.ly/FUGbHaw
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
October 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🌼The first @beinghumanfest.bsky.social event hosted by QMUL staff is a Gardeners' Glees and Floral Making workshop on Saturday 8 Nov, 10:30am - 1:00pm 🌼
Join for singing and floral arranging: buff.ly/FUGbHaw
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
Join for singing and floral arranging: buff.ly/FUGbHaw
Full #BeingHuman2025 programme: buff.ly/0ntYTE2
📢 Small grant applications are open! 📢
If you're a QMUL staff member or student, apply today to receive up to £1k to fund your public engagement, community engagement, or PPI project.
Applications close at 5pm, 31/10
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/CPESmallGrants
If you're a QMUL staff member or student, apply today to receive up to £1k to fund your public engagement, community engagement, or PPI project.
Applications close at 5pm, 31/10
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/CPESmallGrants
September 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
📢 Small grant applications are open! 📢
If you're a QMUL staff member or student, apply today to receive up to £1k to fund your public engagement, community engagement, or PPI project.
Applications close at 5pm, 31/10
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/CPESmallGrants
If you're a QMUL staff member or student, apply today to receive up to £1k to fund your public engagement, community engagement, or PPI project.
Applications close at 5pm, 31/10
Learn more and apply: bit.ly/CPESmallGrants
We're busy gearing up for Tower Hamlets South West Locality Summer Fun Day on 30 July!
QMUL staff and students are hosting a range of free activities for local families, exploring everything from local air pollution data, to the structure of cells! 💚🔬⛹️🌞🌳
QMUL staff and students are hosting a range of free activities for local families, exploring everything from local air pollution data, to the structure of cells! 💚🔬⛹️🌞🌳
July 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We're busy gearing up for Tower Hamlets South West Locality Summer Fun Day on 30 July!
QMUL staff and students are hosting a range of free activities for local families, exploring everything from local air pollution data, to the structure of cells! 💚🔬⛹️🌞🌳
QMUL staff and students are hosting a range of free activities for local families, exploring everything from local air pollution data, to the structure of cells! 💚🔬⛹️🌞🌳
Exciting news! 📢 QMUL is hosting an area at the Tower Hamlets Family Hubs Fun Day and the Centre of the Cell Science Fun Day! Join us by hosting your own stall or activity. Engage with local families, make a difference, and have fun! Sign up now 👉 www.qmul.ac.uk/publicengage...
June 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Exciting news! 📢 QMUL is hosting an area at the Tower Hamlets Family Hubs Fun Day and the Centre of the Cell Science Fun Day! Join us by hosting your own stall or activity. Engage with local families, make a difference, and have fun! Sign up now 👉 www.qmul.ac.uk/publicengage...
We had a fantastic weekend in the Science Big Top, part of the Discovery Zone, at Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to get hands-on with science. 🪐🔬🦠
#LCS25 #LambethCountryShow @qmulspcs.bsky.social
#LCS25 #LambethCountryShow @qmulspcs.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We had a fantastic weekend in the Science Big Top, part of the Discovery Zone, at Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to get hands-on with science. 🪐🔬🦠
#LCS25 #LambethCountryShow @qmulspcs.bsky.social
#LCS25 #LambethCountryShow @qmulspcs.bsky.social
🌸 Flowers for Peace 🌸
It was great to be at Peopling the Palaces Festival this morning for a flower arranging workshop exploring the revolutionary power of flowers!
Still lots of free festival events to come over the next couple of days! @peoplespalaceproj.bsky.social
www.airsupplycollective.com
It was great to be at Peopling the Palaces Festival this morning for a flower arranging workshop exploring the revolutionary power of flowers!
Still lots of free festival events to come over the next couple of days! @peoplespalaceproj.bsky.social
www.airsupplycollective.com
June 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🌸 Flowers for Peace 🌸
It was great to be at Peopling the Palaces Festival this morning for a flower arranging workshop exploring the revolutionary power of flowers!
Still lots of free festival events to come over the next couple of days! @peoplespalaceproj.bsky.social
www.airsupplycollective.com
It was great to be at Peopling the Palaces Festival this morning for a flower arranging workshop exploring the revolutionary power of flowers!
Still lots of free festival events to come over the next couple of days! @peoplespalaceproj.bsky.social
www.airsupplycollective.com
Check out this great event by @niranjwrite.bsky.social supported by this year's CPE Small Grant round!
There’s no pre-registration required for the event. Please note that seating will be on a first come basis, the venue also has some standing room.
There’s no pre-registration required for the event. Please note that seating will be on a first come basis, the venue also has some standing room.
May 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Check out this great event by @niranjwrite.bsky.social supported by this year's CPE Small Grant round!
There’s no pre-registration required for the event. Please note that seating will be on a first come basis, the venue also has some standing room.
There’s no pre-registration required for the event. Please note that seating will be on a first come basis, the venue also has some standing room.
CPE is offering two new training sessions this May, available to Queen Mary students and staff. Explore the sessions and book your spot on the CPD Training Platform!
Find out more: www.qmul.ac.uk/publicengage...
Find out more: www.qmul.ac.uk/publicengage...
April 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
CPE is offering two new training sessions this May, available to Queen Mary students and staff. Explore the sessions and book your spot on the CPD Training Platform!
Find out more: www.qmul.ac.uk/publicengage...
Find out more: www.qmul.ac.uk/publicengage...
Are you interested in engaging the public with University research or co-producing research with stakeholders outside the university? The Centre for Public Engagement (CPE) Large Grants and Participatory Research Fund Schemes are now open!
Visit: bit.ly/4d8fx9v
Deadline: Friday 6 June 2025! 🔔
Visit: bit.ly/4d8fx9v
Deadline: Friday 6 June 2025! 🔔
April 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Are you interested in engaging the public with University research or co-producing research with stakeholders outside the university? The Centre for Public Engagement (CPE) Large Grants and Participatory Research Fund Schemes are now open!
Visit: bit.ly/4d8fx9v
Deadline: Friday 6 June 2025! 🔔
Visit: bit.ly/4d8fx9v
Deadline: Friday 6 June 2025! 🔔
Last week’s Participatory Research Training with the CPE was all about big ideas and buzzing conversations 💡 From Principles to Ethos to Study Design — we covered it all! Take a look 📸
Huge congrats to Dr Aoife Sadlier for bringing this brilliant event to life!
Huge congrats to Dr Aoife Sadlier for bringing this brilliant event to life!
April 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Last week’s Participatory Research Training with the CPE was all about big ideas and buzzing conversations 💡 From Principles to Ethos to Study Design — we covered it all! Take a look 📸
Huge congrats to Dr Aoife Sadlier for bringing this brilliant event to life!
Huge congrats to Dr Aoife Sadlier for bringing this brilliant event to life!
📸 Some moments from a recent @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social, hosted by the Centre for Public Engagement!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this a success. It was a fantastic day of connection and collaboration — take a look 👇
Thank you to everyone who helped make this a success. It was a fantastic day of connection and collaboration — take a look 👇
April 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
📸 Some moments from a recent @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social, hosted by the Centre for Public Engagement!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this a success. It was a fantastic day of connection and collaboration — take a look 👇
Thank you to everyone who helped make this a success. It was a fantastic day of connection and collaboration — take a look 👇
⬇️Forthcoming Advice Surgeries (extra dates!)⬇️
Thursday 3 April: 2pm-4pm
Thursday 10 April: 12pm - 2pm
Thursday 17 April: 11am-1pm
Thursday 24 April: 12pm - 2pm
Book an advice session with us: bit.ly/42i3FiV
Thursday 3 April: 2pm-4pm
Thursday 10 April: 12pm - 2pm
Thursday 17 April: 11am-1pm
Thursday 24 April: 12pm - 2pm
Book an advice session with us: bit.ly/42i3FiV
March 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
⬇️Forthcoming Advice Surgeries (extra dates!)⬇️
Thursday 3 April: 2pm-4pm
Thursday 10 April: 12pm - 2pm
Thursday 17 April: 11am-1pm
Thursday 24 April: 12pm - 2pm
Book an advice session with us: bit.ly/42i3FiV
Thursday 3 April: 2pm-4pm
Thursday 10 April: 12pm - 2pm
Thursday 17 April: 11am-1pm
Thursday 24 April: 12pm - 2pm
Book an advice session with us: bit.ly/42i3FiV
We love seeing Queen Mary students making an impact! 🎨🫁 Zaafir Virmani (BSc Biomedical Sciences) hosted an art exhibition at QMSU to raise awareness about the health risks of smoking, as part of his Engaging the Public with Science module.
March 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM
We love seeing Queen Mary students making an impact! 🎨🫁 Zaafir Virmani (BSc Biomedical Sciences) hosted an art exhibition at QMSU to raise awareness about the health risks of smoking, as part of his Engaging the Public with Science module.
Calling all Tower Hamlets residents...
Please join @nessaqmul.bsky.social and the dental school at @qmulfmd.bsky.social to share your ideas about oral health at the next "Big Mouth Tower Hamlets Conversation"!
You can also fill in an online survey: form.jotform.com/243464229809...
Please join @nessaqmul.bsky.social and the dental school at @qmulfmd.bsky.social to share your ideas about oral health at the next "Big Mouth Tower Hamlets Conversation"!
You can also fill in an online survey: form.jotform.com/243464229809...
March 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Calling all Tower Hamlets residents...
Please join @nessaqmul.bsky.social and the dental school at @qmulfmd.bsky.social to share your ideas about oral health at the next "Big Mouth Tower Hamlets Conversation"!
You can also fill in an online survey: form.jotform.com/243464229809...
Please join @nessaqmul.bsky.social and the dental school at @qmulfmd.bsky.social to share your ideas about oral health at the next "Big Mouth Tower Hamlets Conversation"!
You can also fill in an online survey: form.jotform.com/243464229809...
🚨 CPE Small Grants Update 🚨
The May 2025 round of CPE Small Grants has been cancelled due to timeframe pressures. However, applications for March and April rounds are still open—so don’t miss out!
bit.ly/404Tpdb
The May 2025 round of CPE Small Grants has been cancelled due to timeframe pressures. However, applications for March and April rounds are still open—so don’t miss out!
bit.ly/404Tpdb
March 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🚨 CPE Small Grants Update 🚨
The May 2025 round of CPE Small Grants has been cancelled due to timeframe pressures. However, applications for March and April rounds are still open—so don’t miss out!
bit.ly/404Tpdb
The May 2025 round of CPE Small Grants has been cancelled due to timeframe pressures. However, applications for March and April rounds are still open—so don’t miss out!
bit.ly/404Tpdb
🎶Queen Mary Music Festival 2025🎶
This three-day celebration will showcase exceptional musical talent from leading university orchestras across London and beyond.
Dates: 7th – 9th March 2025
More Information & Booking: www.qmul.ac.uk/music/concer...
This three-day celebration will showcase exceptional musical talent from leading university orchestras across London and beyond.
Dates: 7th – 9th March 2025
More Information & Booking: www.qmul.ac.uk/music/concer...
February 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
🎶Queen Mary Music Festival 2025🎶
This three-day celebration will showcase exceptional musical talent from leading university orchestras across London and beyond.
Dates: 7th – 9th March 2025
More Information & Booking: www.qmul.ac.uk/music/concer...
This three-day celebration will showcase exceptional musical talent from leading university orchestras across London and beyond.
Dates: 7th – 9th March 2025
More Information & Booking: www.qmul.ac.uk/music/concer...
Swadhinata Trust: 25th Anniversary Mela
3pm-6pm
BLOC, Arts One
Whether you're exploring Bengali heritage, enjoying engaging activities, or participating in the spirit of togetherness at the Iftar, this Mela is for everyone.
3pm-6pm
BLOC, Arts One
Whether you're exploring Bengali heritage, enjoying engaging activities, or participating in the spirit of togetherness at the Iftar, this Mela is for everyone.
February 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Swadhinata Trust: 25th Anniversary Mela
3pm-6pm
BLOC, Arts One
Whether you're exploring Bengali heritage, enjoying engaging activities, or participating in the spirit of togetherness at the Iftar, this Mela is for everyone.
3pm-6pm
BLOC, Arts One
Whether you're exploring Bengali heritage, enjoying engaging activities, or participating in the spirit of togetherness at the Iftar, this Mela is for everyone.